Flights
Flights to Palm Desert
Flying to Palm Desert for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Palm Desert, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 470 upcoming events in and around Palm Desert (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Palm Desert is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 9.3 miles away. San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is 55 miles away. For Mccallum Theatre, the nearest is PSP at 9.6 miles.
Airports serving Palm Desert
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Palm Desert, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 9.3 mi (15 km) | Large | Nearest to Mccallum Theatre, Acrisure Arena, Historic Plaza Theatre, The Show - Agua Caliente Casino, Palm Canyon Theater, Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 1, Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 2 and Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Grounds. |
| San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) 55 mi (88 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Palm Desert venue
The busiest venues in and around Palm Desert, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Mccallum Theatre Hotels near Mccallum Theatre | PSP, 9.6 mi | SBD, 55 mi |
| Acrisure Arena Hotels near Acrisure Arena | PSP, 9.5 mi | SBD, 55 mi |
| Historic Plaza Theatre Hotels near Historic Plaza Theatre | PSP, 2.4 mi | SBD, 44 mi |
| The Show - Agua Caliente Casino Hotels near The Show - Agua Caliente Casino | PSP, 5.8 mi | SBD, 51 mi |
| Palm Canyon Theater Hotels near Palm Canyon Theater | PSP, 2.3 mi | SBD, 44 mi |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 1 Hotels near Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 1 | PSP, 13 mi | SBD, 59 mi |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 2 Hotels near Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Stadium 2 | PSP, 14 mi | SBD, 60 mi |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Grounds Hotels near Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Grounds | PSP, 14 mi | SBD, 60 mi |
Flying in for a Palm Desert event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 45 events in and around Palm Desert; 76% on Fri–Sun; 35 of the 43 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, California
From about $72.00View TicketsMana
Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, California
From about $159.00View TicketsDance Me The Music of Leonard
Mccallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
From about $93.00View TicketsPacifico Dance Company
Mccallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
From about $168.00View TicketsCoachella Valley Firebirds vs. Ontario Reign
Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, California
From about $38.00View TicketsThe Doo Wop Project
Mccallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
From about $78.00View TicketsJeffrey Siegel
Mccallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
From about $66.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
2026-2027 Coachella Valley Firebirds Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, California
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
- Sep 26: Mana
- Oct 2: Pacifico Dance Company
- Oct 3: The Doo Wop Project
- Oct 4: Jeffrey Siegel
- Oct 9: Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. San Diego Gulls
- Oct 11: Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Ontario Reign
- Oct 15: Aida Cuevas
Flying in to Palm Desert: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Mccallum Theatre it is PSP, 9.6 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Palm Desert in the next 30 days?
45 in and around Palm Desert in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 76% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 35 of the 43 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Acrisure Arena?
The closest airport to Acrisure Arena is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 9.5 miles away in a straight line; San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Palm Desert?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Palm Desert: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Bernardino International Airport (SBD).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Mccallum Theatre?
The closest airport to Mccallum Theatre is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 9.6 miles away in a straight line; San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is PSP from downtown Palm Desert?
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is 9.3 miles (15 km) from downtown Palm Desert in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Palm Desert?
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Palm Desert, 9.3 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists SBD (55 miles).
